Program Coordinator
Ron Bobroff, Ph.D.
At a Glance
What You’ll Learn:
- U.S. and world history across more than 35 courses
- New insights gained by examining historical perspectives
- Ideas on how to approach solutions to today’s biggest challenges
What You’ll Do:
- Tailor your individualized course of study with guidance from faculty
- Work closely with a faculty advisor in a capstone course that culminates in an original research paper or project
Where You’ll Go:
- Careers in law, education, public policy, political science, and research
- Prestigious graduate schools to further your career preparation
Program Highlights
Studying the past is vital to helping our society move forward. By examining the social, political, economic, intellectual, and cultural dimensions of history, we can better understand and evaluate critical issues in our contemporary world.
Through Bryant’s History program, you’ll receive thorough training in historical studies and develop your expertise in analyzing texts and events, understanding institutions, and appreciating the diverse cultural experiences of Western and non-Western peoples. You’ll also hone your writing skills which, when coupled with a business minor, will provide you with a unique interdisciplinary education for leadership positions across a wide range of fields.
Bryant’s small class sizes encourage critical thinking, social justice, and civic engagement. Tailor your course of study with guidance from faculty and work closely with a faculty advisor on a research or capstone project that could be presented at professional conferences, such as the New England Historical Association.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
History in the World Today
HIS 273
History of the United States to 1877
HIS 261
The United States in the 1960s
HIS 362
The History of American Popular Culture
HIS 367
The World Since 1945
HIS 451
Seminar in Historical Inquiry
HIS 490
Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
- AmeriCorps
- Azcend
- Columbia University
- CVS
- Georgetown University
- NASA
- University College London
- Providence Community Health Center
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency